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Diagnostic reference · P210B

P210B

Throttle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P210B means Throttle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P210B, start at the actuator the description names.

Check these first

  • A throttle actuator B control motor that moves out of range
  • A dirty or carboned throttle body restricting travel
  • An open or short in the actuator B control motor circuit
  • A failed throttle position sensor

What to do next

  1. Command the throttle actuator B through its range on a scan tool
  2. Watch actuator B travel and compare it to the commanded value
  3. Clean the throttle body carbon
  4. Test the actuator B control motor circuit
  5. Replace the throttle actuator B if it stalls in travel
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.